1998 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · R206 BLF
1998 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28/01/1998. Recorded mileage 176,676 miles. MOT valid until 04/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3969cc
R206 BLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 176,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R206 BLF Mileage History
- 31/05/2023175,543 mi
- 27/07/2024176,447 mi+904 mi
- 27/07/2024176,447 mi
- 03/06/2026176,676 mi+229 mi
- 06/06/2026176,676 mi
Average of roughly 376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R206 BLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lexus Ls400 (R206 BLF) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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